2002 Volkswagen Eurovan Gls Standard Passenger Van 3-door 2.8l on 2040-cars

US $7,250.00

Year:2002 Mileage:115750

Location:

Wethersfield, Connecticut, United States

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Up for bid is my 2002 VW Eurovan which is my current daily driver. I've had many VW vans including a '59 Panel, '71 Kombi, '82 Westfalia, '91 Vanagon, '99 Eurovan, and this one. I've loved the utility, camping, comfort, and comrodary of other owners. Alas, it is time to move on as I no longer need the 6 cylinders nor a 7-passenger vehicle. My wife's 6 passenger Mazda 5 suits us now just fine. Although, bringing the 12 Christmas tree home in the Euro with the rear door shut will be missed! As you can see from the pictures, this is a very clean Euro. I believe there was some minor paint touch-ups but no accidents nor rust; other than a couple scratches and road specs from stones.

I believe I'm pricing my Euro very competitively based on Kelly Blue Book ($9,300-$10,800), what I see other Euros selling for on ebay, and the overall condition. I realize new buyer will need to put a little effort into the TLC items below so I expect my pricing respects that.

Please don't bid on my van unless you plan to buy it. As you know, this takes a lot of time and energy. The pictures and my description of the vehicle are accurate. Winning the auction is not winning the right of first refusal. Please come and see the van, drive it, call me, or ask for more specific pictures before the auction ends. I realize this may be a major investment for someone so I'll respect the needs of the buyer to be fully satisfied. I just ask that you be a responsible buyer and do your homework up front.

THE GOOD STUFF:

Mileage works out to less than 10,000/yr which is nice as these engines will last awhile if you take care of them.
Tires and brakes are in good condition; I would drive this van anywhere.
Heat and A/C work fine.
Cooling system was flushed Aug '12; last oil change done Nov '13.
Automatic tranny is in fine condition; unlike my '99 that used to slip! Many folks say they were either good or bad and if you get beyond 60K or so, you're probably fine for awhile.
I have inspection/service records (not sure if complete) back to 2005 and the original owners manual.
Front wheel drive is excellent in the snow.
New battery June '13.
Body and interior condition is above average.
I installed tow package last spring but only pulled a small 14' boat 4 times for an average distance of 10 miles.
Middle bucket seats are in nice shape and are easily removed/installed for multiple configurations.
I made an indoor/outdoor carpet flooring for the winter when seats are removed or for moving stuff.

Things needing TLC:

The most annoying thing is the power locks started working inconsistently in August. I still can't open the passenger door and I usually need the key fob button to open the side and rear doors. Maybe something simple but I've spent no time trying to figure out nor bring to someone for repair.
The radiator auxilary fan needs replacing. I unhooked it when a couple of the fins broke (they're plastic) back in Sept. No long drives nor high temps since so general driving is fine. I researched and after-market one is ~$150 + labor unless you do it yourself.
Front and middle carpets have 'normal' wear stains. Rear carpet still have original plastic covering :-).
Rear wiper intermittent motor stays on for a couple days after using and then decides to stop and work properly. I don't use it.
I get some instrument lights intermittenly coming on. Most prevelant is check brakes but I know pads are good for awhile. My mechanic says the sensor is too senstive. Other one is ABS but it goes away??
I repaired a small exhaust leak a couple weeks ago which is fine but I don't have records for when exhaust was done last so assume that will be a future service item.

Call Jim after 6p EST and before 10p at 860 529 4447

Volkswagen EuroVan for Sale

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Thu, 20 Dec 2012

There have been many great car commercials over the years, but is it possible to define the best? Well, Ad Week recently took a crack at it by rating the top commercials of the year by looking at their view counts on YouTube, but Auto Express took a more democratic approach by putting the decision to a vote. Just after Thanksgiving, Auto Express came up with a list of the 20 popular commercials, and it tasked its readers with choosing the winner for the best car ad of all time. The winner? Honda's 2003 commercial for its then-new European Accord titled "The Cog."
While the ad never aired in the US, most car people have surely seen the impressive Rube Goldberg-style spot. In fact, the only commercial on this list that we saw on US television was the Volkswagen ad "The Force," but many of the others have become viral videos, including transforming and dancing Citroën C4. Of the 19 other commercials that vied for the title of best ad of all time, only the Ford Puma "Steve McQueen" commercial gave Honda a run for its advertising money.
Scroll down to watch Auto Express' top five commercial in order and to check out a press release, then let us know some of your favorite car commercials in Comments.

Volkswagen Routan dead, pour out a sippy cup for your little homies

Thu, 28 Mar 2013

America's minivan wolfpack has just gotten smaller by one. According to Automotive News, Volkswagen officials have confirmed what we've suspected for some time - the Routan is dead. Essentially a lightly reworked version of the Dodge Grand Caravan, the Routan actually hasn't been rolling off of Chrysler's Windsor, Ontario production line at all this year, but VW had yet to confirm its discontinuation. However, Jonathan Browning, CEO of VW America, has reportedly admitted that the Routan is being axed, with remaining units expected to be funneled into corporate functions for "internal purposes."
The move isn't unexpected - the Routan has never been a big seller, with just 57,650 examples moved since sales began in 2008 - peak yearly sales totaled under 16,000 units, and that was back in 2010. And while many have talked of the minivan segment shrinking, Automotive News points out that the segment actually grew 14 percent last year to 597,118 units, though it should be noted that most segments have been on sales upticks as the US economy chugs out of its recession.
So, is volume-crazy Volkswagen prepared to pass on large family vehicle sales? Probably not - the German automaker has signaled that it plans to build a three-row crossover in North America soon, and we wouldn't be surprised if it looks an awful lot like the Crossblue Concept from January's Detroit Auto Show - minus the fancy plug-in diesel powertrain.

Volkswagen planning Up! hybrid model using XL1 powertrain

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Even though we've finally gotten a look at the production version of the 261-mile per gallon Volkswagen XL1, this aero-shaped two-seater was never intended for high-volume sales. Fortunately, it sounds like the same isn't true for the car's diesel plug-in hybrid powertrain, which, according to a report from AutoCar, could make its way under the hood of another Volkswagen model: the Up! minicar (shown above).
A potential Up! Hybrid would likely be able to return some of the same impressive fuel economy numbers as the XL1, but it would be a more realistic car with more passenger space and greater production capacity. The hand-built XL1 will use a 47-horsepower, two-cylinder TDI engine paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, and the 27-hp electric motor and lithium-ion battery helps deliver an all-electric driving range of 31 miles.
One of the core pillars of the XL1's design is its lightweight construction with a 1752-pound curb weight, which makes the Up! a perfect recipient for using this powertrain since it weighs just 300 pounds more. The report says that the Up! Hybrid is still in the developmental phase, so a production version isn't expected for at least another 18 months.